Engine fire near Oswego, Illinois, they feathered #2 and performed a perfect landing
only to watch it burn to the ground ;-(
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/2011 ... 15/photos/
HH
B-17 "Liberty Belle" is no more
Re: B-17 "Liberty Belle" is no more
That's sad. Can't afford to lose those a/c, there aren't many flyable ones left.
Re: B-17 "Liberty Belle" is no more
Big bummer!!
Now we have demonstrable evidence that if you try to lead from behind, eventually the guys up front will stop looking back for instructions.
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Re: B-17 "Liberty Belle" is no more
One hell of a good decision by the pilot...not to mention the skill to save all souls aboard.
Shame about the aircraft though....
Shame about the aircraft though....
Re: B-17 "Liberty Belle" is no more
Yup such a pityDarkhorse wrote:Big bummer!!
And looking at the pic i dont think there will be a rebuild
http://www.news.com.au/world/wwii-flyin ... 6074675988